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Michael Jackson tops list of most popular Halloween costumes
By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer
On Friday October 2, 2009, 9:55 am EDT

In a year marked by some shocking celebrity deaths, Halloween feels even more macabre.
One of the spookiest aspects of Halloween 2009 is its heavy reliance on recent obituaries, most notably the passing of the King of Pop

Yahoo

Rio de Janeiro wins 2016 Olympic bid
As Midwestern hearts break over Chicago's first round loss, those of Brazil's finest beat fiercely, as Rio wins 2016 bid
Kaitlin A. Lipe

In Copenhagen today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen Rio de Janeiro as the location for the 2016 Olympic Games, with the South American city beating out Madrid on a vote of 66-32.

Collegenews.com

Tufts University bans sex in front of roommates
In one Boston school, having sex is totally acceptable. It’s doing it in front of your roommates that's the bad part.
Angelica Rodriguez

According to the Associated Press, Tufts University has issued a ban on having sexual intercourse, or getting frisky, if you will, while having roommates present.

Collegenews.com

Football earns first win of the season against Portland State 31-14
Jason Smith throws for 256 yards and three touchdowns
Dustin Nosler
Issue date: 10/3/09 Section: Sports

Sacramento State snapped its three-game losing streak with a win over conference rival Portland State, 31-14, on Saturday.

The State Hornet


66-year-old escapes Northern California prison
Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 - 8:14 pm

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- Authorities say a 66-year-old man jailed for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm has escaped from the medium-security section of a Northern California prison.

The Sacramento Bee


Three Years of Campus Sexual-Assault Statistics Were Too High
October 1, 2009
The University of California, Davis, has determined that it significantly over-reported the number of forcible sex offenses that were committed on and around campus in 2005, 2006 and 2007, based on an internal review and an independent, outside review of the crime statistics it reports annually to the federal government under the Clery Act.

UC Davis News


Sacramento RT hopes to get millions back after state's raid ruled illegal
By Tony Bizjak
Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 - 5:22 pm

Sacramento Regional Transit officials said they feel vindicated and relieved after the state Supreme Court put an end last week to years of state raids on local transit district funds.

The Sacramento Bee

'Zombieland' top destination at U.S. box office
Sun Oct 4, 2009 4:07pm EDT

LOS ANGELES, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Woody Harrelson scored the biggest opening of his career at the North American box office, as "Zombieland" stormed theaters with weekend ticket sales of $25 million, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.

Reuturs.com

Kings Shine at Open Practice
October 3, 2009 by Chris Clark

Two minutes into the Kings annual open practice and a few truths became joyfully evident. First, this wasn’t going to mirror Fandemoniums of yesteryear.

Fullcourtpress.com

Golfer Dies Trying to Retrieve Ball
Posted Oct 03, 2009 8:10 PM

RICHARDSON, Texas (Oct. 5) - A Texas golfer has died after he fell over an embankment while trying to retrieve his golf ball

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